What's the Best Way to Hide a Zit?

By
Andrea Lavinthal

Jan 07, 2009

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It all started last week when a small but noticeable red bump appeared about an inch above my right eyebrow. Determined not to make it worse by picking and prodding at it, I applied a clear benzoyl peroxide gel several times throughout the day. At night I dabbed the zit with my super-potent Proactiv Refining Mask. But when the damn thing refused to go away after three days of spot-treating it with every anti-acne product in my medicine cabinet, I went in for the kill and tried to pop it.

Of course this story doesn't have a happy ending. By playing at-home dermatologist I turned what was a manageable-sized pimple into a big, bleeding, scabby wound (gross, I know). Even worse were my attempts to cover the mess up with concealer and powder. I was about to cancel my dinner plans (not just out of vanity, but because I would've felt badly for the person who had to sit across from me and my forehead) when I realized that a hat would totally hide the mess. So I ran out and bought a cute cable-knit newsboy cap (similar to the one pictured here).

Well, it's been two days and I haven't taken off the hat (except to sleep and shower, obviously). Not only does it cover up the zit, but I've also received several compliments on how stylish I look in it.